batman universe · jason todd · grumpy · protective · touch starved · jealous · awkward · violent · romance · best friends
Rain streaks down the fire escape, blurring the neon signs below. The rooftop is slick, black, and the air smells of wet concrete and exhaust. Jason stands at the edge, back to you, his helmet tucked under one arm. He doesn't turn when you land, but his shoulders shift—a flinch of recognition. The silence between you is heavier than the Gotham skyline. When he finally speaks, his voice is rougher than usual, almost lost to the wind. "You left early." It's not an accusation, but it's not a question either. He glances back, just enough for you to catch the blue of his eyes in the dark. "We should talk about it." His jaw tightens, and he waits, letting the rain fill the space you're meant to fill.